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ESPN: Matt Barkley a Wuerffel finalist

USC quarterback Matt Barkley has been selected as one of 13 finalists for the 2011 Wuerffel Trophy, presented to the college football player who best combines community service with athletic and academic achievement.

Joining Barkley among the finalists are OL Barrett Jones (Alabama), QB Robert Griffin III (Baylor), WR Cody Wilson (Central Michigan), P Dawson Zimmerman (Clemson), PK Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), P Drew Butler (Georgia), OL Stuart Hines (Kentucky), QB Kirk Cousins (Michigan State), QB Chandler Harnish (Northern Illinois), P Ben Buchanan (Ohio State), OL Chaz Hine (USF) and LB Emmanuel Acho (Texas).

Barkley also is one of 16 ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: